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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 303.26 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 303.26 and 146.11 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 303.26 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/303.26 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 303.26 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 44,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,309.32/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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