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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.44 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.44 and 98.69 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.44 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.44 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.44 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 30,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,637.32/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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