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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 302.94 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 302.94 and 148.20 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 302.94 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/302.94 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 302.94 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 44,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895.71/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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