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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 303.08 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 303.08 and 146.14 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 303.08 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/303.08 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 303.08 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 44,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290.62/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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