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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 282.07 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 282.07 and 148.87 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 282.07 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/282.07 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 282.07 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 41,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991.76/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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