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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 309.92 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 309.92 and 76.58 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 309.92 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/309.92 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 309.92 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 23,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733.67/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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