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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.23 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.23 and 98.02 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.23 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.23 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.23 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 30,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.72/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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