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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 308.58 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 308.58 and 144.83 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 308.58 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/308.58 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 308.58 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 44,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,690.10/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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