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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.22 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.22 and 148.93 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.22 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.22 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.22 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 45,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.76/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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