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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.96 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.96 and 76.64 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.96 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.96 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.96 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 23,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755.33/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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