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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.96 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.96 and 115.50 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.96 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.96 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.96 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 35,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800.38/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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