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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.49 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.49 and 91.42 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.49 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.49 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.49 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 28,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385.00/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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