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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.26 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.26 and 69.89 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.26 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.26 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.26 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 21,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683.94/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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