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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 298.60 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 298.60 and 146.35 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 298.60 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/298.60 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 298.60 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 43,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699.74/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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