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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 307.05 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 307.05 and 146.89 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 307.05 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/307.05 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 307.05 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 45,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102.57/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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