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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.48 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.48 and 146.42 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.48 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.48 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.48 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 45,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460.48/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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