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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 307.02 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 307.02 and 146.86 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 307.02 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/307.02 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 307.02 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 45,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,088.96/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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