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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.26 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.26 and 96.46 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.26 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.26 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.26 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 29,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831.22/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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