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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.35 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.35 and 146.09 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.35 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.35 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.35 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 44,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316.43/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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