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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 309.82 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 309.82 and 145.63 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 309.82 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/309.82 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 309.82 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 45,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119.09/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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