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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.15, 298.18 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.15, 298.18 and 146.23 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.15 : 298.18 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.15/298.18 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.15x = 298.18 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.15x = 43,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603.60/216.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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