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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 298.92 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 298.92 and 146.96 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 298.92 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/298.92 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 298.92 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 43,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927.79/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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