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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 310.56 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 310.56 and 146.32 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 310.56 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/310.56 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 310.56 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 45,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439.81/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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