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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 309.73 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 309.73 and 113.93 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 309.73 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/309.73 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 309.73 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 35,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.54/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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