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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.81 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.81 and 69.58 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.81 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.81 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.81 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 21,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556.58/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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