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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 309.51 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 309.51 and 103.73 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 309.51 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/309.51 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 309.51 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 32,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105.47/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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