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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 278.13 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 278.13 and 146.17 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 278.13 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/278.13 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 278.13 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 40,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654.26/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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