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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.75 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.75 and 62.22 is: 93.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.75 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.75 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.75 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 19,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,272.65/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.33

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