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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.75 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.75 and 62.18 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.75 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.75 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.75 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 19,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,260.26/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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