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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 309.90 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 309.90 and 98.33 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 309.90 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/309.90 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 309.90 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 30,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,472.47/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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