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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 309.62 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 309.62 and 115.22 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 309.62 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/309.62 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 309.62 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 35,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675.48/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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