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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 310.17 and 62.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 310.17 and 62.49 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 310.17 = 62.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/310.17 = 62.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 310.17 × 62.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 19,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382.52/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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