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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.18 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.18 and 98.49 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.18 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.18 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.18 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 30,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549.63/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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