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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.52 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.52 and 69.40 is: 104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.52 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.52 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.52 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 21,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480.69/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.08

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