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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.25 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.25 and 146.87 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.25 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.25 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.25 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 44,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,685.20/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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