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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 309.28 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 309.28 and 61.91 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 309.28 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/309.28 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 309.28 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 19,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147.52/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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