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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 307.61 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 307.61 and 146.51 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 307.61 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/307.61 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 307.61 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 45,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,066.22/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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