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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 278.61 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 278.61 and 146.37 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 278.61 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/278.61 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 278.61 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 40,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780.15/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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