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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 305.82 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 305.82 and 146.34 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 305.82 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/305.82 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 305.82 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 44,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753.70/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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