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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.33 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.33 and 60.01 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.33 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.33 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.33 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 18,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.35/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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