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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.78 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.78 and 78.28 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.78 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.78 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.78 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 24,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249.58/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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