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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 309.50 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 309.50 and 155.58 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 309.50 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/309.50 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 309.50 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 48,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,151.23/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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