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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 316.90 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 316.90 and 146.86 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 316.90 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/316.90 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 316.90 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 46,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539.93/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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