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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 300.28 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 300.28 and 146.25 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 300.28 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/300.28 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 300.28 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 43,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915.95/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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