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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 310.34 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 310.34 and 98.65 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 310.34 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/310.34 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 310.34 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 30,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615.04/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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