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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.34 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.34 and 69.37 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.34 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.34 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.34 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 21,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.68/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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