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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 282.09 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 282.09 and 146.32 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 282.09 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/282.09 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 282.09 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 41,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275.41/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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