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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 310.36 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 310.36 and 115.54 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 310.36 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/310.36 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 310.36 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 35,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.99/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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