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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 301.03 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 301.03 and 146.52 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 301.03 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/301.03 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 301.03 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 44,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,106.92/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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