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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.56 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.56 and 98.04 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.56 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.56 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.56 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 30,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,349.26/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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