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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 283.31 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 283.31 and 146.89 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 283.31 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/283.31 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 283.31 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 41,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615.41/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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