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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 304.34 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 304.34 and 146.99 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 304.34 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/304.34 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 304.34 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 44,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734.94/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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