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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 303.69 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 303.69 and 148.41 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 303.69 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/303.69 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 303.69 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 45,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070.63/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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