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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.90 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.90 and 62.29 is: 93.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.90 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.90 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.90 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 19,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.81/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.44

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