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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 310.04 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 310.04 and 52.62 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 310.04 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/310.04 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 310.04 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 16,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.30/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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