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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 300.62 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 300.62 and 146.48 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 300.62 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/300.62 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 300.62 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 44,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,034.82/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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