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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 299.04 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 299.04 and 146.79 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 299.04 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/299.04 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 299.04 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 43,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,895.88/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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