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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 300.51 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 300.51 and 146.52 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 300.51 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/300.51 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 300.51 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 44,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030.73/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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