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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.33 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.33 and 76.83 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.33 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.33 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.33 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 23,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842.27/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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