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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 310.06 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 310.06 and 98.53 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 310.06 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/310.06 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 310.06 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 30,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.21/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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