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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.71 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.71 and 145.69 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.71 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.71 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.71 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 45,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122.40/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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