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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.77 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.77 and 69.58 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.77 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.77 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.77 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 21,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.90/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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