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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 202.19 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 202.19 and 145.39 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 202.19 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/202.19 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 202.19 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 29,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396.40/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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