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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.32 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.32 and 110.88 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.32 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.32 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.32 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 34,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,408.28/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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