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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.83 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.83 and 91.10 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.83 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.83 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.83 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 28,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225.83/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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