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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 303 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 303 and 146.04 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 303 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/303 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 303 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 44,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250.12/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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