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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 311.25 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 311.25 and 146.93 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 311.25 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/311.25 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 311.25 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 45,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730.41/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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