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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.17 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.17 and 69.18 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.17 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.17 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.17 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 21,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,387.01/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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