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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 277.94 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 277.94 and 148.96 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 277.94 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/277.94 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 277.94 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 41,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,401.94/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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