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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.65 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.65 and 62.15 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.65 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.65 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.65 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 19,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242.89/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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