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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.80 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.80 and 146 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.80 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.80 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.80 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 43,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332.80/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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