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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.84 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.84 and 103.74 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.84 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.84 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.84 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 32,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142.80/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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