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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 310.02 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 310.02 and 78.44 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 310.02 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/310.02 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 310.02 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 24,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,316.42/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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