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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.25 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.25 and 69.20 is: 103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.25 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.25 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.25 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 21,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.67/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.81

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