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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 309.38 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 309.38 and 54.25 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 309.38 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/309.38 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 309.38 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 16,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783.87/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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