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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 309.68 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 309.68 and 98.18 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 309.68 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/309.68 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 309.68 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 30,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404.38/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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