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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.93 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.93 and 103.90 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.93 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.93 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.93 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 32,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201.73/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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