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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.37 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.37 and 69.26 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.37 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.37 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.37 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 21,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426.97/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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