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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.35 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.35 and 155.70 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.35 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.35 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.35 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 48,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,321.50/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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