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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 303.84 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 303.84 and 148.64 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 303.84 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/303.84 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 303.84 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 45,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162.78/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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