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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 322.92 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 322.92 and 146.66 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 322.92 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/322.92 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 322.92 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 47,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,359.45/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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