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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.62 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.62 and 155.74 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.62 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.62 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.62 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 48,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.96/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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