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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.66 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.66 and 145.44 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.66 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.66 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.66 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 31,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947.35/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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