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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.75 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.75 and 144.72 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.75 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.75 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.75 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 44,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.58/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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