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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.34 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.34 and 61.94 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.34 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.34 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.34 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 19,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160.52/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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