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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.48 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.48 and 62.12 is: 93.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.48 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.48 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.48 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 19,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.90/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.16

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