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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 305.40 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 305.40 and 146.59 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 305.40 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/305.40 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 305.40 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 44,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769.27/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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