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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 310.98 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 310.98 and 146.60 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 310.98 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/310.98 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 310.98 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 45,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,589.67/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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