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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.31 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.31 and 62.59 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.31 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.31 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.31 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 19,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422.30/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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