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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.74 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.74 and 144.91 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.74 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.74 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.74 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 44,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739.51/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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