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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 304.17 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 304.17 and 144.88 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 304.17 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/304.17 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 304.17 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 44,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068.15/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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