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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.24 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.24 and 98.04 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.24 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.24 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.24 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 30,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317.89/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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