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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 278.40 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 278.40 and 146.60 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 278.40 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/278.40 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 278.40 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 40,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,813.44/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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