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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 306.11 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 306.11 and 148.07 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 306.11 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/306.11 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 306.11 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 45,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.84/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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