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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 309.53 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 309.53 and 155.04 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 309.53 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/309.53 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 309.53 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 47,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987.21/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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