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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 301.79 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 301.79 and 148.59 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 301.79 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/301.79 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 301.79 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 44,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843.35/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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