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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.60 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.60 and 62.11 is: 93.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.60 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.60 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.60 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 19,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229.41/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.17

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