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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.74 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.74 and 152.43 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.74 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.74 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.74 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 47,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.91/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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