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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.99, 304.02 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.99, 304.02 and 148.75 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.99 : 304.02 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.99/304.02 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.99x = 304.02 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.99x = 45,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222.98/202.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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