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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 298.38 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 298.38 and 146.32 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 298.38 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/298.38 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 298.38 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 43,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.96/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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