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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 305.42 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 305.42 and 145.93 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 305.42 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/305.42 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 305.42 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 44,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569.94/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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