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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.77 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.77 and 98.26 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.77 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.77 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.77 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 30,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438.25/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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