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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 278.48 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 278.48 and 146.69 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 278.48 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/278.48 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 278.48 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 40,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850.23/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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