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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 309.18 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 309.18 and 96.48 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 309.18 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/309.18 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 309.18 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 29,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,829.69/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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