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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 307.04 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 307.04 and 148.82 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 307.04 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/307.04 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 307.04 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 45,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693.69/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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