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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.51 and 69.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.51 and 69.41 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.51 = 69.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.51 = 69.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.51 × 69.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 21,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483.86/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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