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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 309.81 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 309.81 and 168.31 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 309.81 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/309.81 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 309.81 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 52,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144.12/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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