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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.89 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.89 and 145.08 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.89 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.89 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.89 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 44,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087.64/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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