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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 219.30 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 219.30 and 137.74 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 219.30 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/219.30 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 219.30 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 30,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206.38/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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