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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.18 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.18 and 146.44 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.18 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.18 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.18 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 41,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322.44/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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