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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.28 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.28 and 146.88 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.28 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.28 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.28 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 44,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252.01/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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