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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.32 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.32 and 144.64 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.32 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.32 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.32 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 45,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173.96/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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