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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.83, 303.44 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.83, 303.44 and 146.21 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.83 : 303.44 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.83/303.44 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.83x = 303.44 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.83x = 44,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,363.71/219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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