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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.08 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.08 and 76.70 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.08 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.08 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.08 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 23,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.59/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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