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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 310.10 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 310.10 and 104.02 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 310.10 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/310.10 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 310.10 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 32,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255.31/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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