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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.97 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.97 and 115.32 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.97 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.97 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.97 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 35,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,745.74/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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