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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 309.46 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 309.46 and 62.14 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 309.46 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/309.46 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 309.46 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 19,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229.84/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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