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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 209.85 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 209.85 and 146.20 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 209.85 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/209.85 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 209.85 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 30,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679.34/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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