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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 307.30 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 307.30 and 148.99 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 307.30 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/307.30 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 307.30 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 45,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,784.63/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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