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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.95 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.95 and 97.04 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.95 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.95 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.95 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 30,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078.57/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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