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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 310.12 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 310.12 and 98.52 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 310.12 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/310.12 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 310.12 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 30,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,553.02/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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