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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 282.18 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 282.18 and 148.62 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 282.18 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/282.18 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 282.18 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 41,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937.59/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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