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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 309.92 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 309.92 and 103.82 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 309.92 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/309.92 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 309.92 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 32,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173.83/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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