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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 309.99 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 309.99 and 98.40 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 309.99 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/309.99 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 309.99 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 30,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,503.02/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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