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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 219.72 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 219.72 and 50.28 is: 75.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 219.72 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/219.72 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 219.72 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 11,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,047.52/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.44

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