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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 281.41 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 281.41 and 148.66 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 281.41 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/281.41 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 281.41 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 41,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834.41/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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