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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.17 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.17 and 69.85 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.17 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.17 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.17 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 21,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665.37/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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