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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.24 and 69.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.24 and 69.17 is: 103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.24 = 69.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.24 = 69.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.24 × 69.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 21,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.90/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.78

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