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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 309.64 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 309.64 and 103.86 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 309.64 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/309.64 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 309.64 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 32,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157.66/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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