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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310.02 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310.02 and 74.86 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310.02 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310.02 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310.02 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 23,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207.32/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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