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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 309.66 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 309.66 and 109.06 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 309.66 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/309.66 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 309.66 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 33,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.52/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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