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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.02 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.02 and 144.99 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.02 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.02 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.02 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 44,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079.86/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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