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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 306.09 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 306.09 and 148.18 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 306.09 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/306.09 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 306.09 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 45,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356.42/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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