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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.92 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.92 and 157.91 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.92 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.92 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.92 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 48,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.13/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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