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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.32 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.32 and 110.58 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.32 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.32 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.32 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 34,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315.19/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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