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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.55 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.55 and 145.43 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.55 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.55 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.55 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 45,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.13/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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