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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.51 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.51 and 62.72 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.51 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.51 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.51 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 19,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475.19/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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