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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.29 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.29 and 98.63 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.29 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.29 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.29 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 30,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602.35/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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