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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 301.44 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 301.44 and 146.24 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 301.44 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/301.44 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 301.44 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 44,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,082.59/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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