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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309 and 145.14 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 44,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.26/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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