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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 310 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 310 and 98.38 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 310 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/310 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 310 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 30,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497.80/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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