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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309.07 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309.07 and 145.13 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309.07 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309.07 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309.07 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 44,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855.33/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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