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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 310.26 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 310.26 and 98.55 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 310.26 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/310.26 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 310.26 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 30,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,576.12/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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