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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 303.90 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 303.90 and 146.57 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 303.90 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/303.90 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 303.90 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 44,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541.10/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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