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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 305.01 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 305.01 and 146.00 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 305.01 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/305.01 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 305.01 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 44,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529.93/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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