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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.72 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.72 and 146.52 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.72 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.72 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.72 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 44,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499.90/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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