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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 307.11 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 307.11 and 148.88 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 307.11 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/307.11 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 307.11 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 45,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722.54/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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