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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 307.59 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 307.59 and 148.18 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 307.59 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/307.59 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 307.59 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 45,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,577.95/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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