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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 310.14 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 310.14 and 160.92 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 310.14 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/310.14 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 310.14 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 49,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907.73/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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