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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 298.32 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 298.32 and 146.51 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 298.32 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/298.32 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 298.32 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 43,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706.13/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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