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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.43 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.43 and 145.35 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.43 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.43 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.43 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 44,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974.88/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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