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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 309.96 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 309.96 and 104.12 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 309.96 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/309.96 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 309.96 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 32,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273.04/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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