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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 311.10 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 311.10 and 146.76 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 311.10 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/311.10 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 311.10 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 45,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657.04/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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