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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.69 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.69 and 69.50 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.69 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.69 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.69 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 21,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,523.46/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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