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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.56 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.56 and 98.74 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.56 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.56 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.56 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 30,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664.69/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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