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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.14 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.14 and 146.62 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.14 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.14 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.14 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 44,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299.77/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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