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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.36 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.36 and 146.94 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.36 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.36 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.36 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 44,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722.01/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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