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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 316.86 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 316.86 and 146.94 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 316.86 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/316.86 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 316.86 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 46,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,559.41/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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