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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 304.27 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 304.27 and 144.95 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 304.27 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/304.27 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 304.27 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 44,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103.72/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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