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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 200.77 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 200.77 and 133.30 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 200.77 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/200.77 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 200.77 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 26,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.64/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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