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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 316.89 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 316.89 and 146.86 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 316.89 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/316.89 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 316.89 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 46,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539.04/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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