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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 309.12 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 309.12 and 146.54 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 309.12 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/309.12 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 309.12 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 45,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298.44/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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