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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 303.99 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 303.99 and 144.75 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 303.99 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/303.99 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 303.99 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 44,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002.55/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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