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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 298.55 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 298.55 and 146.41 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 298.55 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/298.55 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 298.55 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 43,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,710.33/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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