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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.56 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.56 and 69.38 is: 104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.56 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.56 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.56 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 21,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476.93/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.08

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