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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.83 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.83 and 152.49 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.83 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.83 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.83 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 47,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245.98/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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