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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 316.96 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 316.96 and 146.86 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 316.96 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/316.96 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 316.96 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 46,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548.75/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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