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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 307.92 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 307.92 and 144.36 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 307.92 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/307.92 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 307.92 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 44,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451.33/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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