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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 310.11 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 310.11 and 115.53 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 310.11 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/310.11 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 310.11 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 35,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,827.01/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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