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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 308.58 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 308.58 and 144.76 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 308.58 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/308.58 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 308.58 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 44,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,670.04/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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