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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 316.06 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 316.06 and 146.16 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 316.06 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/316.06 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 316.06 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 46,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194.96/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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