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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 300.33 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 300.33 and 146.17 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 300.33 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/300.33 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 300.33 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 43,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,899.24/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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