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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.79 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.79 and 69.58 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.79 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.79 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.79 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 21,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.64/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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