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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.43 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.43 and 146.73 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.43 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.43 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.43 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 45,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109.20/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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