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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 317.30 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 317.30 and 146.96 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 317.30 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/317.30 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 317.30 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 46,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630.41/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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