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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 305.02 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 305.02 and 144.86 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 305.02 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/305.02 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 305.02 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 44,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185.20/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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