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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.86 and 62.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.86 and 62.36 is: 93.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.86 = 62.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.86 = 62.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.86 × 62.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 19,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,322.87/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.52

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