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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.89 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.89 and 62.30 is: 93.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.89 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.89 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.89 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 19,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.08/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.45

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