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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.67 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.67 and 146.44 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.67 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.67 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.67 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 40,659.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659.87/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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