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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.49 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.49 and 143.97 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.49 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.49 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.49 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 44,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,413.31/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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