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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 304.05 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 304.05 and 145.02 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 304.05 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/304.05 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 304.05 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 44,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093.33/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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