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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.48 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.48 and 146.13 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.48 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.48 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.48 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 43,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,909.14/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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