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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.08 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.08 and 155.05 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.08 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.08 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.08 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 47,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922.47/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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