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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.41 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.41 and 146.64 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.41 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.41 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.41 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 46,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.27/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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