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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 308.72 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 308.72 and 155.12 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 308.72 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/308.72 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 308.72 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 47,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,888.65/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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