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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 301.02 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 301.02 and 146.76 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 301.02 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/301.02 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 301.02 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 44,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,177.70/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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