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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 311.06 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 311.06 and 135.28 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 311.06 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/311.06 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 311.06 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 42,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080.20/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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