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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.08 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.08 and 145.07 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.08 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.08 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.08 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 44,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,112.89/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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