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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 309.45 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 309.45 and 69.34 is: 104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 309.45 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/309.45 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 309.45 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 21,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.26/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.02

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