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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 308.19 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 308.19 and 144.38 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 308.19 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/308.19 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 308.19 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 44,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,496.47/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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