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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.58 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.58 and 62.08 is: 93.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.58 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.58 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.58 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 19,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218.73/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.13

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