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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.61 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.61 and 145.01 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.61 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.61 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.61 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 44,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749.99/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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