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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 304.78 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 304.78 and 148.59 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 304.78 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/304.78 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 304.78 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 45,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,287.26/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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