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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 310.07 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 310.07 and 115.34 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 310.07 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/310.07 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 310.07 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 35,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.47/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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