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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.17 and 69.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.17 and 69.23 is: 103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.17 = 69.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.17 = 69.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.17 × 69.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 21,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.95/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.83

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