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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.71 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.71 and 60.25 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.71 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.71 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.71 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 18,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,660.03/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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