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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.65, 309.99 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.65, 309.99 and 69.71 is: 104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.65 : 309.99 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.65/309.99 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.65x = 309.99 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.65x = 21,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.11/206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.56

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