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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.50 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.50 and 98.06 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.50 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.50 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.50 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 30,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,349.57/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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