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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.33 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.33 and 146.35 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.33 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.33 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.33 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 41,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464.27/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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