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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 307.72 and 144.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 307.72 and 144.31 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 307.72 = 144.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/307.72 = 144.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 307.72 × 144.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 44,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406.48/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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