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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 303.28 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 303.28 and 148.10 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 303.28 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/303.28 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 303.28 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 44,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,913.88/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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