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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 308.54 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 308.54 and 144.87 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 308.54 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/308.54 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 308.54 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 44,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697.47/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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