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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 309.77 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 309.77 and 103.91 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 309.77 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/309.77 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 309.77 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 32,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188.20/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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