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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 309.75 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 309.75 and 115.12 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 309.75 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/309.75 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 309.75 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 35,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658.42/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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