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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.29 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.29 and 146.32 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.29 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.29 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.29 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 44,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,082.51/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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