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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.50, 219.39 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.50, 219.39 and 141.26 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.50 : 219.39 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.50/219.39 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.50x = 219.39 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.50x = 30,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,991.03/146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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