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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310.05 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310.05 and 104.02 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310.05 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310.05 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310.05 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 32,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250.63/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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