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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310 and 62.38 is: 93.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 19,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337.80/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.57

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