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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 282.98 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 282.98 and 146.04 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 282.98 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/282.98 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 282.98 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 41,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326.40/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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