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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.11 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.11 and 145.28 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.11 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.11 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.11 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 44,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907.55/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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