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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 310.14 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 310.14 and 91.20 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 310.14 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/310.14 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 310.14 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 28,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284.77/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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