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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.83 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.83 and 103.78 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.83 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.83 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.83 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 32,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154.03/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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