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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303.08 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303.08 and 146.08 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303.08 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303.08 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303.08 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 44,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273.93/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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