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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.90, 310.20 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.90, 310.20 and 97.25 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.90 : 310.20 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.90/310.20 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.90x = 310.20 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.90x = 30,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167.60/206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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