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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.76 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.76 and 103.76 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.76 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.76 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.76 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 32,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.70/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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