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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.27 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.27 and 61.90 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.27 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.27 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.27 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 19,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143.81/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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