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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.53 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.53 and 145.12 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.53 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.53 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.53 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 44,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.39/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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