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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 303.33 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 303.33 and 148.17 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 303.33 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/303.33 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 303.33 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 44,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,944.41/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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