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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.00, 308.96 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.00, 308.96 and 59.75 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.00 : 308.96 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.00/308.96 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.00x = 308.96 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.00x = 18,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.98/206.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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