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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 306.96 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 306.96 and 146.82 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 306.96 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/306.96 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 306.96 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 45,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,066.33/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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