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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 282.06 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 282.06 and 148.86 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 282.06 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/282.06 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 282.06 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 41,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987.45/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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