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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 310.22 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 310.22 and 78.53 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 310.22 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/310.22 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 310.22 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 24,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361.58/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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