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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 277.77 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 277.77 and 146.28 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 277.77 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/277.77 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 277.77 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 40,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.20/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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