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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 300.69 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 300.69 and 146.41 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 300.69 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/300.69 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 300.69 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 44,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024.02/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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