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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 300.48 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 300.48 and 146.64 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 300.48 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/300.48 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 300.48 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 44,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062.39/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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