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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 277.92 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 277.92 and 146.21 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 277.92 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/277.92 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 277.92 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 40,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,633.29/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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