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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 306.63 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 306.63 and 148.50 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 306.63 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/306.63 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 306.63 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 45,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534.56/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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