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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 310.28 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 310.28 and 102.87 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 310.28 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/310.28 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 310.28 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 31,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.99/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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