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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 217.41 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 217.41 and 143.88 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 217.41 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/217.41 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 217.41 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 31,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,280.95/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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