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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310.30 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310.30 and 98.69 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310.30 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310.30 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310.30 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 30,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.71/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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