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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 308.87 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 308.87 and 96.27 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 308.87 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/308.87 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 308.87 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 29,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734.43/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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