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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.61 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.61 and 98.23 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.61 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.61 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.61 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 30,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412.99/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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