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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 454.10 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 454.10 and 148.68 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 454.10 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/454.10 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 454.10 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 67,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,514.84/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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