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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.22 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.22 and 104.20 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.22 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.22 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.22 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 32,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324.92/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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