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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 305.71 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 305.71 and 146.76 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 305.71 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/305.71 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 305.71 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 44,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.00/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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