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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 309.69 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 309.69 and 152.92 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 309.69 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/309.69 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 309.69 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 47,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,357.79/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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