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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 299.91 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 299.91 and 146.13 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 299.91 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/299.91 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 299.91 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 43,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.85/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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