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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 303.72 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 303.72 and 146.55 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 303.72 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/303.72 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 303.72 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 44,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510.76/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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