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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 281.88 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 281.88 and 146.36 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 281.88 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/281.88 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 281.88 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 41,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,255.96/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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