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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 283.82 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 283.82 and 146.70 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 283.82 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/283.82 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 283.82 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 41,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635.66/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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