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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 303.77 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 303.77 and 146.59 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 303.77 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/303.77 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 303.77 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 44,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529.64/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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