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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 310.03 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 310.03 and 115.22 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 310.03 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/310.03 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 310.03 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 35,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722.14/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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