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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.68 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.68 and 69.48 is: 104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.68 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.68 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.68 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 21,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516.57/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.23

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