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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.16 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.16 and 146.79 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.16 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.16 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.16 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 44,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646.91/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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