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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 278.12 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 278.12 and 146.23 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 278.12 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/278.12 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 278.12 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 40,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669.30/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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