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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.18 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.18 and 152.96 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.18 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.18 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.18 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 47,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,445.13/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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