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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.01, 274.73 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.01, 274.73 and 146.57 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.01 : 274.73 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.01/274.73 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.01x = 274.73 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.01x = 40,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266.17/199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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