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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 219.90 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 219.90 and 144.44 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 219.90 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/219.90 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 219.90 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 31,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.36/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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