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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.02 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.02 and 134.62 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.02 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.02 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.02 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 41,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734.89/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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