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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.90 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.90 and 115.30 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.90 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.90 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.90 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 35,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.47/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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