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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.50 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.50 and 69.42 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.50 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.50 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.50 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 21,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485.49/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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