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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.26 and 69.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.26 and 69.90 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.26 = 69.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.26 = 69.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.26 × 69.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 21,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687.17/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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