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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 309.10 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 309.10 and 145.28 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 309.10 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/309.10 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 309.10 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 44,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,906.05/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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