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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.65, 310.17 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.65, 310.17 and 98.50 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.65 : 310.17 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.65/310.17 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.65x = 310.17 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.65x = 30,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551.75/206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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