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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.76 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.76 and 62.20 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.76 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.76 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.76 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 19,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267.07/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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