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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 310.34 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 310.34 and 104.05 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 310.34 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/310.34 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 310.34 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 32,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290.88/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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