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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 309.83 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 309.83 and 109.03 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 309.83 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/309.83 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 309.83 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 33,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780.76/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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