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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 310.10 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 310.10 and 62.48 is: 93.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 310.10 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/310.10 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 310.10 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 19,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375.05/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.73

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