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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 298.20 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 298.20 and 146.13 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 298.20 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/298.20 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 298.20 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 43,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575.97/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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