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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 310.21 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 310.21 and 98.54 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 310.21 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/310.21 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 310.21 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 30,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566.30/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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