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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 310.87 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 310.87 and 146.66 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 310.87 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/310.87 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 310.87 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 45,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,592.19/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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