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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.84 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.84 and 146.52 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.84 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.84 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.84 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 45,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544.28/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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