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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.58 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.58 and 76.41 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.58 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.58 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.58 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 23,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.82/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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