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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 313.76 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 313.76 and 145.44 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 313.76 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/313.76 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 313.76 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 45,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633.25/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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