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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 310.17 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 310.17 and 98.48 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 310.17 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/310.17 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 310.17 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 30,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545.54/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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