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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 309.24 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 309.24 and 69.26 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 309.24 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/309.24 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 309.24 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 21,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.96/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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