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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.62 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.62 and 115.36 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.62 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.62 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.62 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 35,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717.76/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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