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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 302.28 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 302.28 and 146.89 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 302.28 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/302.28 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 302.28 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 44,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401.91/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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