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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 278.78 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 278.78 and 146.86 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 278.78 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/278.78 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 278.78 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 40,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,940.20/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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