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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 309.83 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 309.83 and 155.52 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 309.83 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/309.83 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 309.83 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 48,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183.98/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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