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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 306.95 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 306.95 and 148.73 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 306.95 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/306.95 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 306.95 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 45,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652.67/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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