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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 304.47 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 304.47 and 148.45 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 304.47 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/304.47 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 304.47 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 45,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.57/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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