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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 309.72 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 309.72 and 157.88 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 309.72 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/309.72 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 309.72 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 48,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.96/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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