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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 308.00 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 308.00 and 144.66 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 308.00 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/308.00 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 308.00 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 44,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555.93/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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