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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 304.91 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 304.91 and 146.95 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 304.91 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/304.91 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 304.91 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 44,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806.52/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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