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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 310.57 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 310.57 and 157.71 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 310.57 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/310.57 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 310.57 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 48,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,978.84/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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