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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.93 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.93 and 148.26 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.93 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.93 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.93 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 45,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060.66/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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