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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 309.56 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 309.56 and 115.20 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 309.56 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/309.56 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 309.56 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 35,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,660.74/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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