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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 306.72 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 306.72 and 148.61 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 306.72 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/306.72 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 306.72 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 45,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582.43/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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