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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 310.49 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 310.49 and 115.86 is: 173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 310.49 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/310.49 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 310.49 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 35,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972.79/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.81

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