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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.12 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.12 and 144.62 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.12 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.12 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.12 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 44,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,558.77/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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