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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 310.73 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 310.73 and 146.62 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 310.73 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/310.73 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 310.73 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 45,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,559.44/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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