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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.99 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.99 and 115.23 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.99 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.99 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.99 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 35,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720.15/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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