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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.39 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.39 and 146.54 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.39 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.39 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.39 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 40,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,353.54/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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