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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.40 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.40 and 146.19 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.40 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.40 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.40 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 45,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,377.38/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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