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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.88 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.88 and 110.32 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.88 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.88 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.88 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 34,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.96/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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