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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 303.28 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 303.28 and 146.00 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 303.28 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/303.28 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 303.28 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 44,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.27/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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