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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.65, 309.88 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.65, 309.88 and 62.38 is: 93.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.65 : 309.88 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.65/309.88 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.65x = 309.88 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.65x = 19,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.31/206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.54

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