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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 309.90 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 309.90 and 155.01 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 309.90 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/309.90 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 309.90 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 48,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037.60/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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