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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.89 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.89 and 146.21 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.89 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.89 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.89 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 45,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455.23/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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