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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 309.96 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 309.96 and 115.38 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 309.96 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/309.96 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 309.96 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 35,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.18/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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