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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.69 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.69 and 62.21 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.69 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.69 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.69 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 19,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.81/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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