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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.52 and 62.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.52 and 62.71 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.52 = 62.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.52 = 62.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.52 × 62.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 19,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472.71/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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