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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 310.53 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 310.53 and 98.75 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 310.53 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/310.53 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 310.53 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 30,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664.84/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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