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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.38 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.38 and 76.94 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.38 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.38 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.38 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 23,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,880.64/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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