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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.80 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.80 and 110.39 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.80 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.80 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.80 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 34,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197.55/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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