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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 310.14 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 310.14 and 76.73 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 310.14 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/310.14 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 310.14 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 23,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795.11/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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