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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 306.85 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 306.85 and 148.77 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 306.85 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/306.85 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 306.85 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 45,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650.07/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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