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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 306.17 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 306.17 and 148.42 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 306.17 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/306.17 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 306.17 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 45,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440.80/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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