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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 307.77 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 307.77 and 144.34 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 307.77 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/307.77 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 307.77 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 44,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423.52/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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