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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 310.11 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 310.11 and 76.77 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 310.11 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/310.11 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 310.11 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 23,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806.76/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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