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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 310.34 and 62.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 310.34 and 62.60 is: 93.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 310.34 = 62.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/310.34 = 62.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 310.34 × 62.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 19,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425.89/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.90

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