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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 309.99 and 62.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 309.99 and 62.34 is: 93.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 309.99 = 62.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/309.99 = 62.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 309.99 × 62.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 19,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325.82/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.53

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