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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 310.08 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 310.08 and 83.31 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 310.08 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/310.08 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 310.08 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 25,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832.45/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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