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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310.09 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310.09 and 115.43 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310.09 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310.09 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310.09 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 35,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,793.69/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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