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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.10 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.10 and 146.18 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.10 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.10 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.10 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 41,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381.41/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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