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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 217.28 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 217.28 and 146.92 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 217.28 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/217.28 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 217.28 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 31,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922.78/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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