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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.36 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.36 and 148.20 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.36 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.36 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.36 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 45,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.55/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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