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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 306.74 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 306.74 and 146.82 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 306.74 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/306.74 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 306.74 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 45,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,035.57/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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