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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 309.62 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 309.62 and 165.95 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 309.62 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/309.62 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 309.62 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 51,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,379.06/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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