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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 303.64 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 303.64 and 146.48 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 303.64 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/303.64 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 303.64 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 44,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477.19/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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