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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 297.68 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 297.68 and 146 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 297.68 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/297.68 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 297.68 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 43,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461.28/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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