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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.50 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.50 and 145.43 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.50 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.50 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.50 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 44,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.91/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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