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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 462.93 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 462.93 and 206 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 462.93 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/462.93 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 462.93 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 95,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,363.58/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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