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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.69 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.69 and 146.74 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.69 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.69 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.69 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 40,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,894.97/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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