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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310.07 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310.07 and 151.87 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310.07 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310.07 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310.07 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 47,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090.33/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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