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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 310.15 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 310.15 and 69.83 is: 104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 310.15 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/310.15 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 310.15 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 21,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656.05/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.73

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