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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 302.94 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 302.94 and 146.00 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 302.94 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/302.94 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 302.94 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 44,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230.00/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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