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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.47, 219.36 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.47, 219.36 and 139.29 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.47 : 219.36 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.47/219.36 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.47x = 219.36 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.47x = 30,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554.65/146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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