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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.96 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.96 and 78.48 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.96 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.96 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.96 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 24,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325.66/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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