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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 305.80 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 305.80 and 148.02 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 305.80 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/305.80 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 305.80 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 45,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264.52/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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