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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 309.18 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 309.18 and 69.15 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 309.18 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/309.18 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 309.18 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 21,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,379.80/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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