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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 309.24 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 309.24 and 146.51 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 309.24 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/309.24 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 309.24 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 45,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,305.21/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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