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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.03 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.03 and 144.12 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.03 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.03 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.03 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 43,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672.68/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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