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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 309.74 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 309.74 and 145.46 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 309.74 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/309.74 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 309.74 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 45,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,054.78/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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