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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.88 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.88 and 69.66 is: 104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.88 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.88 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.88 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 21,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585.94/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.51

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