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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 304 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 304 and 146.30 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 304 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/304 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 304 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 44,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,473.68/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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