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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 309.55 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 309.55 and 98.25 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 309.55 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/309.55 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 309.55 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 30,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413.29/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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