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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 309.28 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 309.28 and 59.94 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 309.28 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/309.28 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 309.28 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 18,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,538.24/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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