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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 310.02 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 310.02 and 98.44 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 310.02 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/310.02 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 310.02 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 30,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518.37/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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