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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.92 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.92 and 69.68 is: 104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.92 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.92 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.92 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 21,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595.65/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.51

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