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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.17 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.17 and 145.06 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.17 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.17 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.17 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 44,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122.90/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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