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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 309.93 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 309.93 and 152.89 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 309.93 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/309.93 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 309.93 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 47,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383.85/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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