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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 300.93 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 300.93 and 146.26 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 300.93 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/300.93 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 300.93 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 44,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014.02/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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