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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 308.96 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 308.96 and 144.60 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 308.96 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/308.96 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 308.96 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 44,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,675.98/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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