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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.41, 309.64 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.41, 309.64 and 103.59 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.41 : 309.64 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.41/309.64 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.41x = 309.64 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.41x = 32,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,074.06/206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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