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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.69 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.69 and 76.44 is: 114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.69 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.69 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.69 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 23,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,672.70/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.64

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