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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 306.86 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 306.86 and 148.92 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 306.86 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/306.86 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 306.86 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 45,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697.59/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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