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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 277.65 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 277.65 and 146.02 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 277.65 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/277.65 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 277.65 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 40,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.45/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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