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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 302.10 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 302.10 and 146.92 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 302.10 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/302.10 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 302.10 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 44,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,384.53/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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