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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 302.55 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 302.55 and 144.05 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 302.55 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/302.55 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 302.55 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 43,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582.33/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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