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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 308.14 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 308.14 and 144.88 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 308.14 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/308.14 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 308.14 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 44,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,642.19/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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