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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 283.88 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 283.88 and 146.78 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 283.88 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/283.88 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 283.88 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 41,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665.75/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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