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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 282.40 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 282.40 and 146.24 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 282.40 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/282.40 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 282.40 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 41,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298.18/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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