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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 306.92 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 306.92 and 148.66 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 306.92 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/306.92 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 306.92 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 45,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626.73/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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