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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 283.79 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 283.79 and 146.09 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 283.79 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/283.79 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 283.79 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 41,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459.41/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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