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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 299.81 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 299.81 and 146.16 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 299.81 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/299.81 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 299.81 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 43,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,820.23/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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