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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.44 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.44 and 144.12 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.44 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.44 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.44 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 44,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308.25/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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