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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.03 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.03 and 97.86 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.03 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.03 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.03 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 30,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241.68/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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