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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.90 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.90 and 155.51 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.90 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.90 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.90 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 48,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193.32/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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