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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 277.98 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 277.98 and 146.52 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 277.98 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/277.98 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 277.98 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 40,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729.63/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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