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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.55, 299.07 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.55, 299.07 and 146.92 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.55 : 299.07 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.55/299.07 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.55x = 299.07 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.55x = 43,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939.36/216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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