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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.90, 309.84 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.90, 309.84 and 152.84 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.90 : 309.84 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.90/309.84 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.90x = 309.84 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.90x = 47,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355.95/206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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