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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.36 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.36 and 103.67 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.36 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.36 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.36 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 32,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070.06/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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