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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 303.30 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 303.30 and 146.06 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 303.30 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/303.30 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 303.30 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 44,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300.00/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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