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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 302.49 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 302.49 and 144.04 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 302.49 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/302.49 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 302.49 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 43,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.66/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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