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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 309.60 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 309.60 and 145.47 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 309.60 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/309.60 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 309.60 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 45,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,037.51/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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