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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 307.38 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 307.38 and 144.13 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 307.38 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/307.38 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 307.38 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 44,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.68/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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