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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 311.16 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 311.16 and 146.73 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 311.16 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/311.16 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 311.16 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 45,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656.51/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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