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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.40 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.40 and 145.08 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.40 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.40 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.40 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 44,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,887.75/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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