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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.72 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.72 and 115.38 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.72 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.72 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.72 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 35,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,735.49/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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