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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 298.52 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 298.52 and 146.50 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 298.52 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/298.52 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 298.52 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 43,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,733.18/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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