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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 305.31 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 305.31 and 145.83 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 305.31 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/305.31 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 305.31 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 44,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523.36/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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