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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 309.85 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 309.85 and 115.37 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 309.85 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/309.85 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 309.85 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 35,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747.39/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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