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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.74 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.74 and 146.34 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.74 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.74 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.74 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 33,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181.13/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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