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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 306.96 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 306.96 and 144.04 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 306.96 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/306.96 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 306.96 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 44,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214.52/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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