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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 309.16 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 309.16 and 98.08 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 309.16 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/309.16 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 309.16 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 30,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.41/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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