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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 304.05 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 304.05 and 145.10 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 304.05 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/304.05 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 304.05 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 44,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117.66/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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