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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 307.06 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 307.06 and 148.97 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 307.06 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/307.06 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 307.06 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 45,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743.12/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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