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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.79 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.79 and 146.58 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.79 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.79 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.79 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 44,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967.76/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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