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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 202.80 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 202.80 and 146.22 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 202.80 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/202.80 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 202.80 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 29,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.42/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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