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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 311.42 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 311.42 and 146.92 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 311.42 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/311.42 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 311.42 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 45,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753.83/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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