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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 219.18 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 219.18 and 143.86 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 219.18 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/219.18 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 219.18 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 31,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,530.69/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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