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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 311.31 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 311.31 and 155.75 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 311.31 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/311.31 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 311.31 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 48,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,486.53/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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