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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.10 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.10 and 104.00 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.10 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.10 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.10 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 32,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248.33/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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