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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.69 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.69 and 113.90 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.69 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.69 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.69 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 35,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272.14/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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