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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 308.80 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 308.80 and 144.93 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 308.80 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/308.80 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 308.80 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 44,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754.02/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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