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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 309.98 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 309.98 and 62.41 is: 93.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 309.98 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/309.98 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 309.98 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 19,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.85/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.60

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