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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 308.97 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 308.97 and 144.99 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 308.97 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/308.97 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 308.97 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 44,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,797.56/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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