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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.65 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.65 and 144.16 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.65 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.65 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.65 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 43,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628.91/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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