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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 305.87 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 305.87 and 148.05 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 305.87 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/305.87 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 305.87 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 45,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284.05/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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