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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 302.27 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 302.27 and 146.76 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 302.27 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/302.27 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 302.27 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 44,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360.41/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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