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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 221.41 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 221.41 and 144.09 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 221.41 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/221.41 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 221.41 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 31,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,902.25/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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