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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 278.15 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 278.15 and 146.23 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 278.15 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/278.15 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 278.15 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 40,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,673.44/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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