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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 303.96 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 303.96 and 146.38 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 303.96 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/303.96 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 303.96 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 44,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493.66/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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