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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 317.14 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 317.14 and 146.89 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 317.14 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/317.14 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 317.14 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 46,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.69/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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