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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.98 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.98 and 115.26 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.98 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.98 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.98 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 35,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,727.72/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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