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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.43 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.43 and 148.28 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.43 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.43 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.43 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 45,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140.88/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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