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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.66 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.66 and 60.21 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.66 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.66 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.66 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 18,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.63/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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