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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.51 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.51 and 155.37 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.51 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.51 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.51 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 48,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088.57/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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