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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 309.40 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 309.40 and 98.03 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 309.40 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/309.40 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 309.40 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 30,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330.48/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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