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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.86 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.86 and 146.01 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.86 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.86 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.86 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 43,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.81/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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