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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 309.25 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 309.25 and 96.47 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 309.25 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/309.25 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 309.25 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 29,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,833.08/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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