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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 302.56 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 302.56 and 146.74 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 302.56 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/302.56 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 302.56 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 44,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396.66/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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