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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.66 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.66 and 62.18 is: 93.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.66 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.66 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.66 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 19,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253.11/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.26

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