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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 278.62 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 278.62 and 146.62 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 278.62 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/278.62 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 278.62 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 40,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851.25/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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