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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 282.08 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 282.08 and 146.39 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 282.08 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/282.08 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 282.08 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 41,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,292.65/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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