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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.36 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.36 and 146.64 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.36 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.36 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.36 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 41,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405.27/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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