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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 307.93 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 307.93 and 144.49 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 307.93 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/307.93 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 307.93 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 44,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,492.04/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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