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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 309.94 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 309.94 and 109.29 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 309.94 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/309.94 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 309.94 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 33,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,872.43/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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