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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 302.05 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 302.05 and 146.70 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 302.05 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/302.05 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 302.05 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 44,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,310.74/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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