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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 309.02 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 309.02 and 69.13 is: 103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 309.02 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/309.02 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 309.02 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 21,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.43/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.70

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