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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.97 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.97 and 61.68 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.97 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.97 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.97 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 19,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,057.27/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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