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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 307.17 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 307.17 and 146.88 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 307.17 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/307.17 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 307.17 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 45,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117.13/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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