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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.52 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.52 and 115.09 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.52 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.52 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.52 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 35,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622.03/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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