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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.99 and 69.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.99 and 69.70 is: 104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.99 = 69.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.99 = 69.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.99 × 69.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 21,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606.30/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.57

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