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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.02 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.02 and 97.72 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.02 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.02 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.02 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 30,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,197.43/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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