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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 306.95 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 306.95 and 148.98 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 306.95 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/306.95 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 306.95 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 45,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728.67/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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