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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 316.96 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 316.96 and 146.79 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 316.96 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/316.96 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 316.96 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 46,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,527.66/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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