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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 304.05 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 304.05 and 144.77 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 304.05 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/304.05 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 304.05 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 44,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,017.32/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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