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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 309.62 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 309.62 and 69.49 is: 104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 309.62 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/309.62 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 309.62 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 21,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,515.49/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.23

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