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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 281.76 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 281.76 and 146.08 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 281.76 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/281.76 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 281.76 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 41,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159.50/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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