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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 310.26 and 62.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 310.26 and 62.58 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 310.26 = 62.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/310.26 = 62.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 310.26 × 62.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 19,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.07/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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