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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 309.30 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 309.30 and 157.50 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 309.30 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/309.30 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 309.30 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 48,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714.75/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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