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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.86 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.86 and 76.54 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.86 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.86 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.86 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 23,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.68/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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