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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 304.08 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 304.08 and 148.31 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 304.08 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/304.08 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 304.08 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 45,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098.10/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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