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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 299.31 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 299.31 and 146.93 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 299.31 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/299.31 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 299.31 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 43,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,975.57/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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