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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.15 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.15 and 61.82 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.15 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.15 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.15 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 19,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111.65/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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