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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.80 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.80 and 69.60 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.80 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.80 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.80 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 21,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561.73/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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