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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.18 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.18 and 96.46 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.18 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.18 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.18 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 29,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,822.73/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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