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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 304.36 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 304.36 and 146.82 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 304.36 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/304.36 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 304.36 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 44,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,686.14/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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