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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 298.44 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 298.44 and 146.23 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 298.44 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/298.44 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 298.44 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 43,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,640.88/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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