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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.54 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.54 and 148 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.54 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.54 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.54 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 44,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,923.92/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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