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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.59, 309.71 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.59, 309.71 and 78.43 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.59 : 309.71 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.59/309.71 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.59x = 309.71 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.59x = 24,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.16/206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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