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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 306.82 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 306.82 and 148.77 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 306.82 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/306.82 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 306.82 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 45,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,645.61/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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