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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 308.84 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 308.84 and 98.04 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 308.84 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/308.84 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 308.84 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 30,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278.67/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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