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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 303.48 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 303.48 and 146.16 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 303.48 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/303.48 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 303.48 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 44,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356.64/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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