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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 296.76 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 296.76 and 146 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 296.76 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/296.76 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 296.76 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 43,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326.96/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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