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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 308.93 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 308.93 and 97.69 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 308.93 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/308.93 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 308.93 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 30,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.37/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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