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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 309.15 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 309.15 and 69.12 is: 103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 309.15 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/309.15 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 309.15 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 21,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368.45/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.69

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