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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.42 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.42 and 145.13 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.42 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.42 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.42 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 44,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.58/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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