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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 305.37 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 305.37 and 146.51 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 305.37 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/305.37 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 305.37 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 44,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739.76/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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