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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 217.90 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 217.90 and 139.74 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 217.90 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/217.90 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 217.90 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 30,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449.35/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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