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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.80 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.80 and 69.62 is: 104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.80 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.80 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.80 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 21,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566.38/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.40

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