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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 307.58 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 307.58 and 144.58 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 307.58 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/307.58 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 307.58 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 44,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,469.92/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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