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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 303.12 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 303.12 and 148.32 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 303.12 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/303.12 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 303.12 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 44,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,958.76/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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