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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.08 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.08 and 145.16 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.08 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.08 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.08 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 44,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.05/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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