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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 303.48 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 303.48 and 148.59 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 303.48 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/303.48 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 303.48 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 45,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094.09/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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