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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.81 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.81 and 103.74 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.81 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.81 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.81 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 32,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.69/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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