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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 309.62 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 309.62 and 96.78 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 309.62 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/309.62 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 309.62 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 29,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965.02/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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