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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.23, 309.35 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.23, 309.35 and 69.29 is: 103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.23 : 309.35 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.23/309.35 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.23x = 309.35 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.23x = 21,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432.97/206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.93

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