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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 309.80 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 309.80 and 62.25 is: 93.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 309.80 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/309.80 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 309.80 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 19,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.74/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.37

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