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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 309.20 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 309.20 and 96.48 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 309.20 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/309.20 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 309.20 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 29,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831.62/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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