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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 310.97 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 310.97 and 146.61 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 310.97 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/310.97 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 310.97 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 45,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591.68/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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