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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 224.98 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 224.98 and 146.00 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 224.98 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/224.98 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 224.98 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 32,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847.28/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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