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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.73 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.73 and 69.57 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.73 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.73 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.73 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 21,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547.92/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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