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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.93 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.93 and 98.43 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.93 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.93 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.93 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 30,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506.41/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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