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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.18 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.18 and 146.64 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.18 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.18 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.18 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 44,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165.04/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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