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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 277.68 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 277.68 and 146.04 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 277.68 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/277.68 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 277.68 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 40,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,552.39/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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