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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.96 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.96 and 156.92 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.96 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.96 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.96 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 48,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638.92/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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