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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310.18 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310.18 and 62.50 is: 93.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310.18 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310.18 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310.18 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 19,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386.25/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.73

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