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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.32 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.32 and 103.70 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.32 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.32 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.32 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 32,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.48/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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