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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 309.29 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 309.29 and 69.28 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 309.29 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/309.29 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 309.29 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 21,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427.01/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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