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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 310.03 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 310.03 and 98.45 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 310.03 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/310.03 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 310.03 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 30,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,521.82/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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