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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 300.11 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 300.11 and 146.34 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 300.11 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/300.11 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 300.11 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 43,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917.37/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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