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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 314.94 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 314.94 and 146.08 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 314.94 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/314.94 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 314.94 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 46,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006.44/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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