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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 304.62 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 304.62 and 144.72 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 304.62 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/304.62 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 304.62 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 44,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084.61/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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