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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310.02 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310.02 and 62.42 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310.02 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310.02 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310.02 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 19,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.45/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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