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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.60 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.60 and 144.16 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.60 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.60 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.60 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 44,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343.62/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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