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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.85 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.85 and 76.58 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.85 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.85 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.85 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 23,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,727.95/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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