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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.01 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.01 and 146.34 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.01 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.01 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.01 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 40,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683.98/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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