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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 308.60 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 308.60 and 145.50 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 308.60 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/308.60 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 308.60 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 44,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.30/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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