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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 298.01 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 298.01 and 146.11 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 298.01 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/298.01 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 298.01 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 43,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,540.75/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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