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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.97 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.97 and 115.25 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.97 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.97 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.97 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 35,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724.53/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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