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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 302.79 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 302.79 and 144.18 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 302.79 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/302.79 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 302.79 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 43,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655.99/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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