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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 277.74 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 277.74 and 146.39 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 277.74 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/277.74 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 277.74 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 40,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656.97/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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