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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 283.08 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 283.08 and 146.16 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 283.08 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/283.08 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 283.08 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 41,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374.97/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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