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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 306.56 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 306.56 and 148.54 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 306.56 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/306.56 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 306.56 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 45,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,536.42/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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