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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 304.69 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 304.69 and 146.15 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 304.69 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/304.69 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 304.69 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 44,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530.44/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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