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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 309.02 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 309.02 and 96.43 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 309.02 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/309.02 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 309.02 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 29,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798.27/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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