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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 309.86 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 309.86 and 69.58 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 309.86 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/309.86 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 309.86 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 21,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.06/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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