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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.27 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.27 and 145.27 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.27 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.27 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.27 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 44,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,927.65/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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