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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 304.50 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 304.50 and 145.46 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 304.50 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/304.50 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 304.50 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 44,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292.57/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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