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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.31 and 62.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.31 and 62.61 is: 93.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.31 = 62.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.31 = 62.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.31 × 62.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 19,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428.51/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.91

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