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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.83 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.83 and 115.18 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.83 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.83 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.83 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 35,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,684.87/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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