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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.03 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.03 and 97.73 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.03 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.03 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.03 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 30,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201.50/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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