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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 308.97 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 308.97 and 145.02 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 308.97 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/308.97 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 308.97 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 44,806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806.83/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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