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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.76 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.76 and 54.52 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.76 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.76 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.76 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 16,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.12/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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