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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.16 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.16 and 97.07 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.16 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.16 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.16 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 30,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107.47/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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