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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 309.49 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 309.49 and 60.06 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 309.49 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/309.49 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 309.49 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 18,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587.35/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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