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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.23, 309.43 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.23, 309.43 and 145.23 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.23 : 309.43 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.23/309.43 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.23x = 309.43 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.23x = 44,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938.13/206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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