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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 309.70 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 309.70 and 144.59 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 309.70 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/309.70 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 309.70 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 44,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,780.91/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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