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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 303.27 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 303.27 and 144.36 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 303.27 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/303.27 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 303.27 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 43,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,780.06/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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