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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 298.92 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 298.92 and 146.82 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 298.92 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/298.92 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 298.92 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 43,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,887.43/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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