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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309 and 97.76 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 30,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.84/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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