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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 310.15 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 310.15 and 97.18 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 310.15 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/310.15 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 310.15 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 30,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139.89/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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