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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 218.69 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 218.69 and 146.26 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 218.69 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/218.69 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 218.69 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 31,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,985.60/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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