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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 306.18 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 306.18 and 146.21 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 306.18 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/306.18 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 306.18 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 44,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,765.05/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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