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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.42 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.42 and 97.92 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.42 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.42 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.42 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 30,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298.41/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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