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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 304.38 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 304.38 and 148.98 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 304.38 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/304.38 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 304.38 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 45,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,346.53/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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