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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 281.75 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 281.75 and 148.94 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 281.75 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/281.75 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 281.75 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 41,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.80/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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