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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.04, 274.46 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.04, 274.46 and 146.51 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.04 : 274.46 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.04/274.46 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.04x = 274.46 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.04x = 40,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209.03/199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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