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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 278.28 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 278.28 and 146.48 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 278.28 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/278.28 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 278.28 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 40,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762.45/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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