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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 281.57 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 281.57 and 146.00 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 281.57 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/281.57 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 281.57 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 41,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110.29/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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