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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 309.86 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 309.86 and 146.76 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 309.86 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/309.86 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 309.86 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 45,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475.05/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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