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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 304.35 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 304.35 and 148.21 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 304.35 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/304.35 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 304.35 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 45,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107.71/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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