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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.64 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.64 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.64 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.64 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.64 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 18,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.94/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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