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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 307.62 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 307.62 and 144.54 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 307.62 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/307.62 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 307.62 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 44,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,463.39/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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