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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 310.01 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 310.01 and 153.18 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 310.01 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/310.01 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 310.01 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 47,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,486.57/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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