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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310.23 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310.23 and 98.60 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310.23 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310.23 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310.23 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 30,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.13/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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