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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 307.11 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 307.11 and 144.01 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 307.11 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/307.11 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 307.11 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 44,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,225.38/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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