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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 463.76 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 463.76 and 206.69 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 463.76 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/463.76 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 463.76 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 95,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,851.98/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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