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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.91 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.91 and 145.11 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.91 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.91 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.91 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 44,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100.38/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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