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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310.43 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310.43 and 145.77 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310.43 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310.43 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310.43 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 45,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,250.58/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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