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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 309.60 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 309.60 and 98.12 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 309.60 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/309.60 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 309.60 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 30,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376.40/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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