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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 303.98 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 303.98 and 148.68 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 303.98 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/303.98 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 303.98 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 45,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,195.00/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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