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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 309.24 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 309.24 and 69.21 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 309.24 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/309.24 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 309.24 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 21,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402.50/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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