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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 309.99 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 309.99 and 104.12 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 309.99 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/309.99 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 309.99 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 32,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,276.16/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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