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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.53 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.53 and 52.28 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.53 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.53 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.53 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 16,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180.42/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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