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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 310.02 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 310.02 and 103.96 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 310.02 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/310.02 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 310.02 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 32,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.68/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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