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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.89 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.89 and 98.30 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.89 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.89 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.89 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 30,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460.15/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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