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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.42 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.42 and 69.32 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.42 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.42 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.42 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 21,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449.42/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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